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Lenovo tab 4 8 PLUS - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

2026-10-22 21:16:45.507

Lenovo tab 4 8 PLUS - Enable / Disable / Modify Screen Lock

Here's how to set up, change or disable the screen lock option (e.g., password, pattern, etc.) for your Tab 4 8 PLUS.
  • If using Microsoft® Exchange / Corporate sync, some screen lock options may be unavailable.
  • These steps can also be utilized to change the current screen lock setting on your device.

Pattern

An unlock pattern is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security & location
    Screen lock
    .
    If promoted to add a Google™ account:
    • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. From the 'Secure start-up' screen, tap 'YES' or 'NO'.
  4. Draw an unlock pattern (connecting at least 4 dots) then tap
    NEXT
    .
  5. Draw the same pattern again then tap
    CONFIRM
    .
  6. If presented, select an option then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all

PIN

A PIN is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security & location
    Screen lock
    .
    If promoted to add a Google™ account:
    • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. From the 'Secure start-up' screen, tap 'YES' or 'NO'.
  4. Enter a numeric PIN (4 to 16 digits) then tap
    NEXT
    .
  5. Re-enter the numeric PIN then tap
    OK
    .
  6. If presented, select an option then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all

Password

A password is created to access the device.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security & location
    Screen lock
    .
    If promoted to add a Google™ account:
    • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. From the 'Secure start-up' screen, tap 'YES' or 'NO'.
  4. Enter a password (4 to 16 characters, including at least one letter) then tap
    NEXT
    .
  5. Re-enter the password then tap
    OK
    .
  6. If presented, select an option then tap
    DONE
    .
    • Show all notification content
    • Hide sensitive notification content
    • Don't show notifications at all

Disable screen lock

  1. From a Home screen, swipe up from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Security & location
    Screen lock
    .
    If promoted to add a Google™ account:
    • Tap Add Google account now to set up an account.
    • Tap
      Continue
       to proceed without setting up an account.
      If presented, enter the current PIN, password, or pattern.
  3. Tap 'None' or 'Swipe'.
  4. To confirm, tap
    YES, REMOVE
    .